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U.S. Air Force Chooses Central NY Startup Led by Veterans and Native Americans for SBIR Phase II Contract
BlogOct 06, 2023

U.S. Air Force Chooses Central NY Startup Led by Veterans and Native Americans for SBIR Phase II Contract

EMPEQ (Empower Equity, Inc.), a Central New York startup led by veterans and Native American co-founders, has secured a significant $1.2 million contract from the U.S. Air Force via the AFWERX program. The contract.

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Exostellar Secures $15M Funding to Enhance Cloud Spend Optimization for Businesses
BlogSep 29, 2023

Exostellar Secures $15M Funding to Enhance Cloud

Ithaca-based startup Exostellar has secured a $15 million Series A funding...

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Exciting Announcement: Launch NY's Chad Williams Joins Prestigious Fellowship for Leaders of Color!
BlogSep 29, 2023

Exciting Announcement: Launch NY's Chad Williams Joins

We are delighted to share some remarkable news from our very...

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Buffalo Fintech Platform Receives Investment from Launch NY
BlogSep 28, 2023

Buffalo Fintech Platform Receives Investment from Launch

Buffalo-based fintech platform Diadem Capital has secured a $115,000 pre-seed investment...

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Launch NY Makes Inaugural Investment from For-Profit Fund II in Diadem Capital
BlogSep 28, 2023

Launch NY Makes Inaugural Investment from For-Profit

Buffalo-based fintech firm Diadem Capital is set to receive $115,000 in...

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Launch NY makes first investment out of new for-profit fund
Press ReleasesSep 26, 2023

Launch NY makes first investment out of

Buffalo-based Diadem Capital’s pre-seed round will help accelerate impressive growth Buffalo,...

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LAUNCH NY RECEIVES $250,000 GRANT FROM NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY
Press ReleasesSep 21, 2023

LAUNCH NY RECEIVES $250,000 GRANT FROM NEW

LAUNCH NY RECEIVES $250,000 GRANT FROM NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY Funding...

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August's Health Transformer Showcase: Advancing Health Moonshots - Recap and Highlights
BlogSep 12, 2023

August's Health Transformer Showcase: Advancing Health Moonshots

In the August Health Transformer Showcase, several entrepreneurs presented innovative solutions...

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WNY Fund Invests in CaHill Tech and NYS Grants Support
BlogAug 24, 2023

WNY Fund Invests in CaHill Tech and

Amid a challenging startup investment landscape, CaHill Tech, a woman-led company...

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Governor Hochul Announces Economic Development Awards Spurring Nearly $830 Million in Capital Investments and Supporting More Than 4,500 Jobs
Press CoverageAug 16, 2023

Governor Hochul Announces Economic Development Awards Spurring

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